Aaron Rodgers, Packers not concerned with QB’s thumb injury

[ad_1] GREEN BAY, Wis. — The hit that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took on the final play of Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants in London kept him out of practice on Wednesday but should not affect his status for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Giants linebacker Oshane Ximines sacked … Read more

Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams shoves photographer

[ad_1] Davante Adams shoves a photographer as he walks off the field after the Raiders’ 30-29 loss Monday night.Screenshot: ESPN The season is quickly swirling down the drain in Las Vegas, and frustration is beginning to show. Following another crushing loss on Monday Night Football, Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams shoved a photographer to the … Read more

Giants’ Dexter Lawrence earns high praise from Aaron Rodgers

[ad_1] First, Dexter Lawrence’s coaches suggested that he is becoming a dominant player for the Giants. Then, Lawrence’s numbers hinted at it. Now, an opponent is saying it. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers heaped praise on Lawrence during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McFree Show.” The irony is that Rodgers referred to Lawrence by his … Read more

Packers need to ‘check ourselves’ after ‘losing’ talk

[ad_1] Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers would prefer he and his team look ahead to next week’s game against the Jets without a “losing” mindset. Speaking after the Packers’ upset loss to the Giants in London, Rodgers addressed curious comments made in the locker room, including remarks from Green Bay cornerback Jaire Alexander, who said while … Read more

Aaron Rodgers not happy with talk in the Packers’ locker room

[ad_1] LONDON — Aaron Rodgers heard the talk even before someone relayed what Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander said in the locker room after Sunday’s upset loss to the New York Giants. And he didn’t like it. Alexander, the Pro Bowl cornerback, said he wasn’t worried about the defense despite its role in the … Read more

Aaron Rodgers to Allen Lazard gives Packers first TD in London vs. Giants

[ad_1] LONDON — Quarterback Aaron Rodgers may still be breaking in some young receivers, but he knows where to go to find the end zone. For the third time in the past four games, Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Allen Lazard, this one on a 4-yard screen to give the Packers a … Read more

Giants face big test vs. Aaron Rodgers’ Packers

[ad_1] Well, yes, there will be some disadvantages for the Giants when they take the field at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday to play the Packers. Anyone who has ever crossed the pond, here to there, knows how jet lag can kneecap you for a couple of days before you feel normal again. If … Read more

Giants’ Wink Martindale uses snake analogy regarding Aaron Rodgers

[ad_1] Wink Martindale won’t be getting a pet snake anytime soon. The Giants defensive coordinator doesn’t trust them. Just like he doesn’t trust any numbers — like a career-low 7.2 yards per completion — that suggest Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is any less dangerous than ever in his first season without favorite target Davante Adams. … Read more

Giants’ Wink Martindale uses snake analogy regarding Aaron Rodgers

[ad_1] Wink Martindale won’t be getting a pet snake anytime soon. The Giants defensive coordinator doesn’t trust them. Just like he doesn’t trust any numbers — like a career-low 7.2 yards per completion — that suggest Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is any less dangerous than ever in his first season without favorite target Davante Adams. … Read more

Packers’ Aaron Rodgers wanted a longer London trip

[ad_1] GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers sounds slightly more excited about the Green Bay Packers’ game in London on Sunday against the New York Giants than his coach. So much so that Rodgers would have preferred to spend a little more time overseas. Rodgers was not complaining or second-guessing Matt LaFleur’s decision to do … Read more